
Emily Staples
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Red Rock Island
San FranciscoPaddle around and explore an abandoned island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay.
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California Coastal Trail - Trail Running
San FranciscoOne of San Francisco’s finest, the California Coastal trail is a medley of all the greats - views, terrain and location. Nestled up against the Pacific, in the outskirts of the Presidio, is an escape from the city, without actually leaving it.
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Mill Valley - Mt. Tam - Cycling
San FranciscoGet ready to get your butt kicked as you climb Marin’s tallest mountain. Riding the thrilling, picturesque roads of Mt. Tamalpais is on most everyone’s weekend warrior list.
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Alice Eastwood Camping
San FranciscoGroup camping at it's finest, bring 20 of your closest friends for a party in the redwoods.
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Bear Lake- Backpacking
San FranciscoA picturesque 5 -mile hike from the Crabtree trailhead. Perfect for beginner backpackers bringing along their dogs.
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Crissy Field-Road Running
San FranciscoA flat and picturesque gravel road along the San Francisco Bay. Great with dogs, too.
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Dipsea-Trail Running
San FranciscoThis infamous trail is known for its historic roots, being the first foot trail race in America.
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Hawk Hill - Rodeo Beach Loop
San FranciscoAn epic climb with a rewarding descent in the Marin Headlands, riding past historic WW2 barracks, local surfers at Fort. Cronkite and straight through the tunnel to Sausalito.
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Highway One Loop
San FranciscoCoastal views and a roller coaster ride on the legendary Highway One.
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Mount Tamalpais State Park Mtn Biking
San FranciscoMountain biking was born in Marin County. Grab your hardtail or full suspension souped up steed and get ready to pedal to the top and ride all the way down.
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Pantoll - Camping
San FranciscoLess than 30 minutes from the city and within the Redwoods is a perfect campground on Mt. Tam
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Pirate's Cove Trail at Muir Beach
San FranciscoA coastal hike with panoramic views and steep sections
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Rock Springs-Hiking
San FranciscoA mostly flat, beautiful hike, highlighting coastal views in Mt. Tam's Watershed. Dogs are welcome and the crowds are small.
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Drakes Bay - Paddling
San FranciscoPaddling Drakes Bay is one of the most surreal and peaceful experiences in Northern California. The bay is small, only 8 miles wide, calm, glassy and incredibly clear.
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Mt. Diablo - Cycling
San FranciscoThe prominent East Bay peak known today as Devil Mountain or Mt. Diablo, is the centerpiece of Mt Diablo State Park, and the view is well worth the trek to the top. It boasts one of the largest view sheds in the Western United States, and with clear skies in full force you can see all the way to the Sierras.
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Miwok-Trail Running
San FranciscoA steep, beautiful run through eucalyptus trees with panoramic bay views
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Rodeo Valley Trail Run
San FranciscoNothing beats a five and a half mile loop in the Marin Headlands. Especially when you’re climbing 1600 vertical feet and hiking along ridge tops on Rodeo Valley Trail, with sweeping views of Bay waters and the Pacific Ocean to the left and right.
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Steep Ravine- Camping
San FranciscoSteep Ravine is straight out of a fairy tale. A coastal, camping kind of fairy tale set in Northern California. Cozy rustic cottages line the steep rocky cliffs, as cold and heavy waves break below.
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Muir Woods National Monument - Hiking
San FranciscoHidden in the affluent community of Mill Valley, Muir Woods is a dreamscape of gentle giant trees and beauty you can only witness in person. This is a destination for everyone - casual hikers, photographers, weekend warriors, and serious trail runners.
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Planet Granite San Francisco - Climbing
San FranciscoPlanet Granite is San Francisco’s premier climbing gym, with 25,000 square feet of climbing bliss located near the base of the Golden Gate Bridge at Crissy Field in the Presidio.
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Haypress Campground - Backpacking/Camping
San FranciscoHaypress in Tennessee Valley is a great campsite for any beginner backpacker or last-minute seasoned slackpacker. It’s an easy excursion just out of San Francisco city limits nestled in the quiet Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the North Bay.
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Kirby Cove - Camping
San FranciscoThe most incredible views from any California campground are at Kirby Cove. Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, this highly sought after spot has it’s own beach and five campsites with panoramic views of the city, gazing up at the Golden Gate Bridge.